Society For Preservation & Encrgmnt of Barbershop Quartet Singing Amer is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Denver, Colorado, registered in 1946, with $105,577 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Revenue (FY2024)
$106K
▼ 10.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$154K
Net assets
$62K
Employees
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Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Society For Preservation & Encrgmnt of Barbershop Quartet Singing Amer— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Society For Preservation & Encrgmnt of Barbershop Quartet Singing Amer: 5 mo reserves · -46% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Society For Preservation & Encrgmnt of Barbershop Quartet Singing Amer— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Society For Preservation & Encrgmnt of Barbershop Quartet Singing Amer: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $170K (FY2010) to $106K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-46.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$62K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$62K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $105,577▼10.5% | $154,450▲1.2% | $61,518▼44.3% | $61,518▼44.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $117,981▲36.4% | $152,652▲24.5% | $110,391▼13.8% | $110,391▼23.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $86,524▲1.3% | $122,615▲104% | $128,029▼22.0% | $145,062▼12.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $85,447▼4.8% | $60,118▼5.1% | $164,091▲18.3% | $165,397▲19.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $89,753▼78.3% | $63,354▼87.3% | $138,762▲23.5% | $138,762▲15.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $414,462▼22.8% | $499,875▲6.9% | $112,363▼43.2% | $120,289▼39.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $536,982▲92.8% | $467,821▲89.4% | $197,892▲53.7% | $199,086▲52.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $278,459▲4.2% | $247,018▼15.7% | $128,731▲31.4% | $130,731▲33.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $267,114▲6.2% | $292,937▲26.3% | $97,984▼20.8% | $97,984▼20.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $251,568▲57.0% | $231,919▲43.7% | $123,748▲170% | $123,748▲170% | 990 |
| 2012 | $160,251▼5.9% | $161,367▼7.7% | $45,792▼12.8% | $45,792▼12.8% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $170,220 | $174,897 | $52,495 | $52,495 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
4 grants to Society For Preservation & Encrgmnt of Barbershop Quartet Singing Amer totaling $35K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2020 | $7,499 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2019 | $10,284 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2018 | $7,431 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2017 | $10,279 |
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Data for Society For Preservation & Encrgmnt of Barbershop Quartet Singing Amer (EIN 84-6044526) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.